The referee tossed the ball at center court.
Jason Silver and Tylon jumped at the same time. Jason was shorter, but his explosive power made up the difference, tipping the ball straight to Nash Gold Jr..
Nash pushed fast, crossed between his legs—and suddenly lobbed the ball toward the rim.
Clang!
Jason flew up and smashed it in one-handed, roaring to the crowd. The arena exploded instantly.
First play—statement made. 🔥
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Backboard Breakers attacked next.
Kline tried a floater—but Jason rocketed up and swatted it away.
Shidou Ryusei grabbed the loose ball, pulled up from the arc—
Swish!!!
5–0.
He walked back past Aiden, sticking out his tongue.
"Too slow."
The crowd went wild.
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Then Charles answered with a step-back three… plus a foul.
Four-point play.
5–4.
Nash frowned. "Don't play him too tight."
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Next possession, Nash broke through and slipped a magical pass to Shidou on the wing.
Aiden stepped up and started trash-talking.
Shidou's smile turned sharp.
Between-the-legs crossover… drive… sudden step-back—
The exact same move Charles had just used.
Swish!!!
And-one again.
The arena went silent… then erupted.
Aiden stared in shock.
Shidou tapped his temple.
"Not good enough."
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At the free-throw line, Shidou suddenly paused, shot short on purpose, dashed in, and dunked the rebound.
3 + 2 play.
Nash laughed while retreating.
"You're really nasty sometimes."
Shidou shrugged.
"He started it."
Nash's eyes narrowed toward Aiden.
"Careful… he hasn't shown everything yet."
Shidou grinned wider.
"Good. I'm waiting."